Origin
Dwight, ND
Late night in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dwight, ND to Lidgerwood, ND
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Lidgerwood, ND
Ilkauri Scheer
Trip Overview
Dwight to Lidgerwood is 35.5 miles and takes about 46 minutes via State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two North Dakota communities. It's a quick trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained state highways, making for a smooth and uncomplicated travel experience. Consider this route for a brief, no-fuss transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 13 | 19 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 18 | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| 175th Avenue Southeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road 81 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wiley Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 13
— 19 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, ND and Lidgerwood, ND.
1
Start on Platt Street
260 ft
·
13 sec
·
Platt Street
2
Turn right onto Hill Street
446 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hill Street
3
Continue on 176th Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn slight right onto CR 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 81
5
Continue on CR 81
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
175th Avenue Southeast
6
Turn right onto ND 13
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 13
7
Continue on ND 13
14 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 13
8
Turn left onto ND 18
13 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 18
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto ND 11; ND 18
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
2nd Street Northwest
10
Turn right onto ND 11; ND 18
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wiley Avenue North
11
Turn left onto Park Street East
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Park Street East
12
Arrive at destination
Park Street East
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Dwight, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hill Street
Turn right onto Hill Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
ND 13 / State Highway 13
Turn right onto ND 13 / State Highway 13
Navigation decision point
5
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ND 18 / State Highway 18
Turn left onto ND 18 / State Highway 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
35.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
ND 11; ND 18 / Wiley Avenue North
Turn right onto ND 11; ND 18 / Wiley Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Park Street East
Turn left onto Park Street East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lidgerwood, ND
Late night in Lidgerwood on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Stiles, ND
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on paved roads designed for steady travel. You'll encounter State Highway 13 for the longest uninterrupted stretch, covering 19 miles without significant breaks in the pavement. The road maintains a consistent character, primarily following state highways like 13 and 18, with a brief segment on 175th Avenue Southeast. Expect a predictable driving experience with minimal surprises, allowing you to maintain a comfortable pace throughout the 46-minute duration.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on State Highway 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 13 and State Highway 18. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hill Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dwight, ND to Lidgerwood, ND is easy. At 46m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (ND 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on State Highway 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (ND 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lidgerwood, ND before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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